Rejected petition Declare 29th February every fourth year a public holiday.

Every fourth year we have a leap year when there is a 29th day in February. Employees on an annual salary work an additional day in a leap year and do not receive any additional pay.

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In a leap year tradition has it that ladies are permitted to propose to their beloved. Support this petition to make 29th February a national holiday and make it as special as Valentines day.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/112392

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Date submitted 25 January 2016
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